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The shiny stuff has been sparkling. But when the economy and the stock market pick up, gold prices are likely to head down.
Gold still glows, but even after a selloff, silver looks pricey.
Avoid these rip-offs when buying gold coins or bars.
Two of our editors differ sharply over the glittery stuff's future. See whose side you're on.
Despite tepid economic growth, U.S. stocks should produce respectable gains in the coming year.
Silver's dizzying ascent isn't over. But you're better off investing in a basket of commodities.
The fund loads up on small and midsize mining companies.
Investors are flocking to the precious metal as the dollar drops.
My advice is to wait for a correction in the price of gold and then buy mining stocks.
Fee cuts make iShares Comex Gold Trust the best choice for now.
Foreign companies are finding the atmosphere in China chilly -- and it’s only going to get worse.
New exchange-traded funds let you bet on platinum and palladium, too. And don’t forget silver.
Tamer prices are on tap for aluminum, zinc, copper and nickel. But steel prices -- up through June.
These five exchange-traded funds give investors a stake in gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
Gold-indexed certificates lose a lot of luster when you put them under the microscope.
Should you mail in Grandma's old brooch?